New biopsy tool could unlock secrets of childhood gut disease
NCT ID NCT03566160
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, less invasive biopsy tool (cryobiopsy) to see if it can collect good tissue samples from the gut. It involves 30 adults already scheduled for a standard endoscopy. The goal is to develop a way to study a gut condition called environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) that affects millions of children worldwide, leading to malnutrition and other health problems.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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